How Many Syllables In Ottoman?
3syllables
Ottoman has 3 syllables, ott-o-man. It is a trisyllabic word.
ottoman
/ˈɒt.ə.mən/ UK /ˈɑː.t̬ə.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ott.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒt.ə.mən/
Division By Letters
ott-o-man
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ottoman
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɒ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Ottoman Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ottoman?
Ottoman has 3 syllables, ott-o-man. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒt.ə.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in ottoman?
The first syllable, ott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ottoman?
Ottoman has the structure VC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ottoman into syllables?
By sound, ɒt.ə.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ott-o-man.